teddy

Everyday

1. A teddy (or teddy bear) is a soft toy bear made of furry cloth and stuffed so it is cuddly. tree →
2. A teddy can also be any favourite soft cuddly toy. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life young children cuddle a teddy at bedtime for comfort; schools hold «teddy bears' picnics». In history it is said the teddy bear was named after US President Theodore «Teddy» Roosevelt, who refused to shoot a tied-up bear. In stories teddies are friends and companions (Winnie-the-Pooh, Paddington is a bear too). Phrases: «teddy bear», «teddy bears' picnic».

Examples

• My little brother sleeps with his teddy. tree →
• I've had this teddy since I was a baby. tree →
• We brought our teddies to the teddy bears' picnic. tree →
• The teddy has a red bow tie. tree →
• She hugged her teddy when she was scared. tree →
• The teddy bear was named after a president. tree →
• My teddy lost an eye, so Grandma sewed on a button. tree →

Note

Plural: teddies (y → ies). Often written «teddy bear» (two words). A teddy is a toy, not a real bear.